What is the meaning and reading of the kanji "服"?

The kanji "服" belongs to JLPT N4 and means "Clothes, garment". Its Onyomi is "フク (fuku)" and Kunyomi is "".

JLPT N4

服

Clothes, garment

Q: Is there a memory mnemonic for "服"?

Yes! Radical breakdown: "[object Object]". Mnemonic Story: "Imagine trying to put on your favorite **CLOTHES**. You've got your **body** (月, representing flesh) ready, but then you accidentally *stamp* (卩) on your clothes with your **right hand** (又), getting them all wrinkled! Now you have to smooth out your clothes before you can wear them."

Onyomi

フク (fuku)

Kunyomi

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🧠 Memory Mnemonic

🔍 Radical Breakdown

[object Object]

📖 Mnemonic Story

Imagine trying to put on your favorite **CLOTHES**. You've got your **body** (月, representing flesh) ready, but then you accidentally *stamp* (卩) on your clothes with your **right hand** (又), getting them all wrinkled! Now you have to smooth out your clothes before you can wear them.

💡 Quick Hint: Body, stamp, hand

Essential N4 Vocabulary

服

ふく

Clothes

洋服

ようふく

Western clothes

和服

わふく

Japanese clothes

Kanji Practice Quiz

Verify your memory for "服"

新しい＿＿＿＿＿を買いました。

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 服は「ふく」と読みます。
English: Clothes is read as 'fuku'.

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